Families of Stardust fire victims ‘let down by the State’, says Michael D Higgins
President hosted majority of relatives and friends of 48 people who died in fire, thanking them for ‘tenacity’ in their fight for truth
President hosted majority of relatives and friends of 48 people who died in fire, thanking them for ‘tenacity’ in their fight for truth
The former Garda commissioner was ‘loving, caring and generous’, mourners told
McEntee repeating same recruitment aspiration as 2024 unlikely to kickstart sluggish growth in Garda numbers
Undoubtedly there are small groups who have shown themselves capable of serious violence and the gardaí need to take those threats seriously. But the right of the public to raise issues of concern and protest in public places must be protected
The former Assistant Commissioner served 41 years in An Garda Síochána
Helen McEntee says Government is open to listening to the families of those who died in Co Donegal explosion
Figures also show increases in detections for intoxicated driving, mobile phone-use, unaccompanied learner drivers and uninsured motorists
Dozens of successful candidates in each intake have not taken up their places over the past two years
Government seeking to balance establishment of full commission of investigation with not unduly delaying redress payments to survivors
Major Garda operation being ramped up to ensure no repeat of violence seen when teams met in Dublin in 1995
At least five of eight serving assistant commissioners now seeking role following pledge to change how large pension pots are taxed
Recruitment process had been delayed by concerns over tax liabilities
Senior gardaí reluctant to apply owing to tax implications
Drew Harris to remain in role until next summer but would face an application process for a second extension due to his age
End of Garda chief’s tenure looms as dispute breaks out over plans to fill the second most senior post in the force
Usually there would be a stampede within the Garda ranks among ambitious officers who wanted the job. But not this time
Four men from Belfast charged as part of the investigation into the serious disorder on Saturday were all refused bail and remanded in custody
Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024
Some €3.2m spent since start of last year on public order kit, including protective bodywear, riot shields and more powerful pepper sprays
Man has been arrested on suspicion of crashing into the gates at Áras an Uachtaráin, Custom House and Government Buildings
‘Professional’ protesters at recent anti-immigration events used tactics popular among far right in EU and US, security sources say
As system is introduced in Limerick, commissioner says devices were very effective in policing recent disorder in Coolock
Roll out of new Garda ‘operating model’ across the country affected by dispute
Minister for Justice promises to reform system ‘as soon as possible’ following jailing of Dublin man for 17 years for rape of two women in his taxi
Drew Harris calls for other victims of taxi driver to come forward after conviction for two attacks
Policing Authority told some protesters in Coolock, opposed to use of former Crown Paints factory, had genuine concerns but were ‘infiltrated’ by ‘troublemakers’
If you are convinced your community is being ‘invaded’, it becomes easier to justify violence. Disinformation is an accelerant that incites hate and fuels extremism
Richard McGreevy (28) tells judge he was very angry at the time and did not intend for his TikTok video to go viral
Sinn Féin leader says there has been a particularly vicious focus online on her and her party in attempt to ‘alienate sentiment’
Gardaí are assessing footage of the discussion, along with hundreds of hours of CCTV footage
Garda Representative Association concerned over ‘delay that endangered members', but McEntee satisfied with response
Drew Harris wants Government to consider graduated penalty point system amid rising road deaths, letter shows
Garda pilot programme at Dublin Airport between February and May was in response to ‘emerging trend’, says Drew Harris
Additional gardaí are needed to keep up with scale of road traffic offending flagged by number plate recognition cameras
Many agitators have engaged in threatening behaviour almost impossible to police during chaotic public disorder incidents
Gardaí will use the higher vantage point of the unmarked HGV cab to observe drivers behaviour in their cars
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says the sacrifice of gardaí who died in service ‘has not been in vain’
Garda chief says numbers do not indicate a lack of commitment to road safety but reflect change in nature of policing
Research shows static cameras help reduce road deaths with selected placements based on fatal and serious injury collision data
RSA says high visibility roads policing initiative results in 42 per cent increase in breath tests, and 25 per cent increase in vehicles being seized
Inquest verdicts of unlawful killings following 1981 blaze has brought investigations ‘back to the fore’, says Garda chief
Commissioner’s absence from 11,500-strong Garda Representative Association conference a turn for the worse
The perpetrators of the ugly scenes outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home are contemptuous of democratic values as well as of basic standards of civility
Taoiseach tells Dáil that he is exploring issue and if legal, then law needs to be changed
Firearms experts also being canvassed as part of Garda’s criminal investigation to determine whether they handled the gun any time after it was first seized in 2009
Punishment for Garda who loaned bicycle to elderly man drew criticism, but storage issues for seized items can have greater consequences
A criminal investigation is under way into how the firearm, which should have been in the Garda evidence system, had to be seized again
Internal note sent by Drew Harris says there are ‘fine judgements’ to be made but gardaí need to respond to such incidents ‘appropriately and adequately’
A group of protesters attached banners to the railings outside Roderic O’Gorman’s home, calling on him to ‘close the borders’
Rank and file Garda organisation described decision as ‘extremely disappointing’
There is no doubt more gardaí are required but the new systems offer an opportunity to reinforce their impact
Additional €3m to be made available for Road Safety Authority under new initiative as 63 people killed so far in 2024
Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
Temporary waiver of contributions due to lapse this month
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